About this episode
“Our presence in the classroom is revolutionary, even if all you do is show up with your nails painted.”In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Lisa Salvador (she/they) and Dr. Fran McLean (she/they), two out queer educators whose work in graduate mental health programs is shaking up what it means to be visible, caring, and unapologetically themselves in higher ed.Join us as we unpack why queer teachers and LGBTQ+ educators bring unmatched empathy, advocate for inclusive curricula, and model radical acceptance for every student. You’ll hear about:How queerness shapes the way teachers build trust, community, and resilience in the classroomWhy being “out” is a political act—and the subtle, everyday revolutions that matter mostReal-world strategies for pushing back on heteronormativity, fostering empathy, and bringing queer joy into schoolsWhether you’re an LGBTQ+ teacher, an ally, or a queer youth looking for hope, this conversation centers voices often left out of education and mental health. Tap play to discover why your story—and your visibility—matter. Support the podcast and spread the message with merch from Equalitees.Me!This podcast explores the challenges and successes of queer representation in education, tackling topics like burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the role of advocacy in building inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies. It centers support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers, and addresses how gender identity in schools can be honored to combat isolation and foster community.Teaching While Queer is a podcast for LGBTQ+ educators navigating teaching, leadership, and survival in today’s schools. The show explores queer and trans representation in education, educator burnout, book bans, workplace discrimination, tokenism, doxing, and advocacy—while sharing practical strategies for building inclusive classrooms, affirming school cultures, and safer learning environments. Episodes center gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, asexual, aromantic, agender, and Two-Spirit educators, with conversations on gender identity in schools, anti-bullying practices, mental health, and community care. This podcast supports educators who feel isolated and offers solidarity, tools, and hope for LGBTQ+ teachers working across K–12 and higher education.Teaching While Queer is a podcast centering LGBTQ+ educators and the real-world realities of teaching while qu
